Come and Cheer for the Mayor! Bracknell Town Mayor will be running the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday 21st April from 10.30am and his charity of the year Power of Parenting will be in town to raise funds and cheer him on! Councillor Simon Carter will be running two laps of the #BracknellHalfMarathon as part … more
Thanks to the community for sharing your concerns regarding the new play unit installed at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground. Bracknell Town Council understands your disappointment with the size and features of the new equipment compared to the previous unit which was set on fire. The new play unit is specifically designed for children aged 1 … more
The next trip to Bracknell’s Twin town of Leverkusen, next to Cologne, is being organised from June 13- June 18 2024 by the Bracknell Twinning Association. Guests will stay with families, all of whom speak perfect English. The costs involved will be: Travel fare (probably by Eurostar) Trips Lunches. Please contact Mary Temperton at Temperton.mary@gmail.com … more
Bracknell Town Council has officially approved its budget for the financial year 2024-25 during its Full Council meeting on Tuesday 13th February. The Chair of the Strategy and Finance Committee, Councillor Guy Gillbe, presented the budget, marking a significant milestone as the first budget under a Labour town council in over 20 years. In his … more
Fearless is the dedicated youth service of the independent charity Crimestoppers. They provide you with the opportunity to give information about crime 100% anonymously. You can give information to them using the online form or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They cannot track your IP address or your phone number. They have no way of … more
Bracknell Town Council will be welcoming guests from Leverkusen for the weekend of 14th – 18th September to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Twinning Association which was founded in 1973.
Join us to hoist the Red Ensign in honour of Merchant Navy Day on Friday 1st Sept at 11am Brooke House, 54 High Street, Bracknell There will be free colouring in outside the Bracknell Town Council offices between 10.30 am – 12 noon with the chance to meet some of our Councillors and members of … more
Bracknell Town Mayor for 2023-24, Councillor Simon Carter is fundraising for his chosen charity of the year, Power of Parenting. On the 21st of April 2024, Simon will be running the Virtual London Marathon, doing two laps of the Bracknell Half Marathon route coming through The Lexicon three times. Power of Parenting is a cause … more
The eight partner towns of Leverkusen in Germany are part of the Urban Spaces Project including Bracknell, and have been working together over the past two years to research the local history of the urban and cultural development of their respective towns in the years between the two World Wars 1918-39. Funded by Erasmus+, the … more
Introducing the budget for 2023/24 for Bracknell Town Council, the leader of the council, Cllr Chris Turrell, said: “This year, more than ever, it is important that our budget is sound and that our finances are managed responsibly, and that is what this budget achieves. “We benefit from having negotiated energy costs fixed until next … more
Second Stage Consultation The second and final stage of consultation is now open and will continue until Sunday 11th September 2022. Bracknell Forest Council is keen to hear your views and strongly encourages residents to submit comments. Further information on the draft proposals can be found on the link below or alternatively papers copies are available … more
The Community Governance Review is a legal process to consult with residents, and other interested parties, on the best way of representing local people. Parish and town councils are the first tier in local government. They play an important role in engaging with local people and helping to shape their communities. A community governance review … more